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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $40,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimV6 SEL Premium550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,950 $72,500
Base Invoice $31,600 $68,105
Heated front seats   500
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 0 500
Options (change) 0 460
Destination 770 995
Total Price $33,720 $73,995
Total Invoice $32,370 $69,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,444
Model Year20122017
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimV6 SEL Premium550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6443hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$33,720$73,995
Adjustments for Features0-8,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$65,755
Total Invoice$32,370$69,560
Adjustments for Features0-7,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,370$61,814

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20122017
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimV6 SEL Premium550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$3,400$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,746

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20122017
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in120.7 in
Length191.6 in196.8 in
Width72.2 in74.8 in
Height58.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.5,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.963.0 ft3

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